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11/09/2026

These spore-tacular reviews leave no mushroom for doubt: readers are captivated by Planet Fungi 🍄🥰

"A perfect read for anyone who loves natural history, photography, or is curious about the fantastic world of fungi living all around us." – Justine E. Hausheer, Cool Green Science

"A stunning journey of colour and scientific insight, Planet Fungi: A Photographer’s Foray, comes highly recommended... [The photographs] showcase the beauty, colour, and diversity of fungi, expanding our idea of what fungi is far beyond society’s general understanding." – Dr Phoebe McInerney, Royal Society of South Australia

"This is simply the ultimate in fungal coffee table books... I find it impossible to leaf idly through the pages of this book and not feel overwhelmed by the sheer diversity and beauty that our planet has to offer to those who seek it out." – Alick Henrici, Field Mycology

"The book has something for everyone... I challenge you not to be in awe of this work of art!" – Zita Milwain, UK Fungus Day - The flagship outreach of the British Mycological Society

Planet Fungi: A Photographer's Foray is created by mycophiles Catherine Marciniak, Stephen Axford and Tom May, and features Stephen's stunning macrophotography. Find it at your local library, favourite bookshop, or online.

Planet Fungi |

06/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to the dads and father figures who nurture, protect and guide their little hatchlings! 💕🐣

This beautiful artwork from Cassowary Dad by Beverley McWilliams and Julian Teh features one of nature's dedicated fathers: a cassowary dad looking after his newly hatched chicks.

Beverley Mcwilliams Author | Julian Teh Illustration

04/09/2026

We love this inventive Book Week costume, based on the real-life star of our kids' picture book, Bear to the Rescue! 🐾

01/09/2026

Welcoming our September new release, Paddock Trees Under Threat 🌳

Scattered paddock trees, especially very large and old trees, are an integral part of inland farming landscapes in south-eastern Australia. Written by David Lindenmayer, John Baker and Elizabeth Baker, Paddock Trees Under Threat explores the importance of these trees and the conservation measures required to save them.

This concise and practical guide will be invaluable to landholders and everyone interested in the conservation of paddock trees.

Ask for Paddock Trees Under Threat at your library or local bookshop, or order it online – link in comments 👇

28/08/2026

Did you catch the Last Bat of the Night out flying in London? 🦇

Author David Gullan celebrated the release of his new kids' picture book, Last Bat of the Night, at a fabulous book launch in London earlier this month.

Illustrated by Samantha Metcalfe, Last Bat of the Night follows Australia's bats as the colonies fly out on their nightly journey to feed, drink and pollinate. The book title comes from a game David played with his family in Melbourne, where they'd watch a colony of bats fly over at dusk and each try to spot the 'last bat'.

Thank you to all the attendees of this very special UK launch of a story inspired by the flying-fox colony at Yarra Bend!

Learn more about Last Bat of the Night via the link in the comments 👇

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome Ann Dadich and Zhanming Liang as the new Editors-in-Chief of Australian Health Review!

Professor Ann Dadich is an internationally-recognised expert in health service management, notably knowledge translation. This encompasses scholarship on the processes through which different forms and sources of knowledge coalesce to promote brilliant care – that is, care that exceeds expectation.

Professor Zhanming Liang is Associate Dean (Research Education) and Academic Head, Governance, Management and Tourism at James Cook University. An internationally recognised scholar, her research has advanced health management competency frameworks and digital health workforce development, producing validated models with global application and impact.

Formerly published by the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association, ownership of Australian Health Review transferred to CSIRO Publishing in March 2026.

We are committed to continuing Australian Health Review’s role as a trusted forum for health policy and health services research, and we are excited to have Ann and Zhanming at the helm in this new chapter for the journal. Thank you to all editors and society members for their stewardship of Australian Health Review.

20/08/2026

We're delighted to see readers finding so much wonder in The World from Here! 💚

"A calm, reflective and visually striking book that encourages curiosity, observation and empathy – perfect for young readers who love to ask questions and look a little closer at the world around them." – , Instagram

"This is one of those rare books that speaks to both the child and the adult reading it. For curious kids (especially little science lovers) and for parents who still find themselves cloud-gazing every now and then, it’s an absolute treasure." – .tiny.moments, Instagram

"This wonderful book explores the sciences that help us understand our world, and the wonders that making living here on Earth so rewarding... Perfect book for curious children with lots of explanations and detailed illustrations." – , Instagram

"Heartwarming illustrations add to the story, providing warmth and texture, and characters to connect with in this lovely non-fiction new release." – Gemma Patience, Kids' Book Review

"This is a deeply thoughtful book, encouraging children to be aware of their surroundings and observe the natural world. The colourful and appealing illustrations share the pages with text shapes providing fascinating and accessible scientific names and insights." – Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus

The World from Here is written by Cassy Polimeni and illustrated by Mel Armstrong, and is available from your local bookshop or online – link in the comments 👇

Mel Armstrong - Illustrator

19/08/2026

What if you could design a robot to go where humans can’t? 🤖

Science journalist and author Smriti Daniel joins the It Starts With… podcast to explore some of the world’s most fascinating robots, and how they’re helping scientists tackle challenges in places that are too dangerous, difficult or inaccessible for humans.

Listen to this It Starts With... episode wherever you get your podcasts or via ConnectSci.

And this National Science Week, you can become a robotics engineer! 🔧
- Design, test and refine virtual robots in the interactive CSIRO Robot Responders online game
- Play the printable card game with your friends, managing components, budgets and unexpected engineering challenges
- Explore the student workbooks and teaching resources

Inspired by Smriti’s book Robot Responders, these fun STEM experiences from CSIRO Education help young people think like engineers, get creative and solve problems.

Listen to the podcast and start your Robot Responders mission via the links in the comments 👇

CSIRO

12/08/2026

It's time to get ready for National Science Week! 🤓

Not sure where to start? These CSIRO Education activities are perfect for schools, families and communities!

STORYTIME 📖
Join authors Romane Cristescu and Nic Gill as they read their picture book Bear to the Rescue, with a special guest appearance from conservation dog Bear himself!

Register now to view the online reading: https://events.csiro.au/Events/2026/July/2/NSW-Storytime-Bear-to-the-Rescue

ROBOT RESPONDERS 🤖
Step into the shoes of a robotics engineer in this year's National Science Experiment, designing robots to tackle challenges inspired by real-world CSIRO research and applications.

Join the CSIRO Robot Responders fun:
- Challenge yourself with the printable card game
- Test your designs playing the interactive online game
- Delve deeper with the Robot Responders book by Smriti Daniel
- Explore the student workbooks and teaching resources

Find everything you need: https://www.csiro.au/nswk